Bus to the exhibition opening
7 February 12.15–5 PM • For the opening of the exhibitions at The Nordic Watercolour Museum, we're offering a free bus from Gothenburg to Skärhamn and back. Bookings open on Friday 30 January at 9 am.
26 January–7 February 2026
Closed during change of exhibitions
Upcoming exhibition / 8 February–19 April
Kollektivet / Picture Book Illustration from Finland
This exhibition is a tribute to the picture book as an art form and to the magic that arises when images, words and imagination come together in the hands of some of Finland’s most significant illustrators. Participating artists: Linda Bondestam, Jenni Erkintalo, Lena Frölander-Ulf, Edith Hammar, Maija Hurme, Erika Kallasmaa, Jenny Lucander, Laura Merz, Sanna Pelliccioni and Maria Sann
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Opening Workshop
7 February 1.30–4 pm • Get inspired by the art and settle down for a moment of creativity, as we celebrate the opening of the exhibitions.
Artist Talk
7 February 3–4 pm • Artist talk with concept producer Johanna Stenback and artists Linda Bondestam, Lena Frölander-Ulf, Maija Hurme and Jenny Lucander.
Watercolour with Jenny Lucander
8 February 11 am–2 pm • The artist Jenny Lucander takes over the museum’s Open Studio on the first day of the exhibition!
Scratchboard with Lena Frölander-Ulf
8 February 11 am–2 pm • On the first day of the exhibition, you can try out the exciting medium of scratchboard together with the artist Lena Frölander-Ulf.
Guided tour with participating artists
8 February 2–3 pm • Two of the artists will take part in the very first public guided tour of the spring exhibitions.
Sportlov at the museum!
Just in time for the museum opening its doors to the spring exhibitions, the February school break begins on Tjörn!
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What else is on?
Sportlov Workshop / Illustration Workshop
10–15 February 11 am–3 pm • Welcome to this year’s Sportlov Workshop during the school break, where we try creating like a picture book illustrator! Get your ticket in the museum reception.
The Picture Book is Alive – Listen! Look! Create!
11 February 11.30 am–1 pm • Together, we will listen to one of the stories in the exhibition, and then explore the exciting art of picture books through our own creative activities. A collaboration with the library on Tjörn.
Ingen riktig finne
24 February 2–3.30 pm • Ingen riktig finne (“No Real Finn”) is a musical documentary film by Mika Ronkainen from 2013, being shown at the museum in collaboration with Tjörn's filmstudio for Swedish Finns’ Day.
Mannen utan minne
24 February 6.30–8.15 pm • On the Swedish Finns' Day, we will be showing Aki Kaurismäki’s Oscar-nominated film Mannen utan minne (“The Man Without a Past") at the museum, in collaboration with Tjörn’s filmstudio.
Grund / Moto Boy
13 March 8 pm • We look forward to a magical concert evening with Moto Boy on our Grund stage! The exhibitions are open until 8.00 PM and the restaurant serve dinner and drinks.
The Listening / Daylight Saving Time
28–29 March 12.30–3.30 pm • The Listening is a recurring series of gatherings that takes place between islands – more specifically between Orust and Tjörn, between AiC (Artists in Coexistence) and The Nordic Watercolour Museum. Here, we come together around the simple shared activity of listening together.
This is The Nordic Watercolour Museum
Welcome to The Nordic Watercolour Museum – a vibrant meeting place for art, nature, and creativity by the sea. Here, you can experience contemporary watercolour art, be inspired by our unique setting, or take part in exciting activities for all ages. All year round.
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Guest studios
THE GUEST STUDIOS are situated on Bockholmen across from the museum. The studios are primarily used for artistic development work, research and study, but may also be hired by others when available.
School
Would you like to visit the museum with your SCHOOL? The Nordic Watercolour Museum is an inquisitive museum that believes in the connection between art and knowledge. We actively engage in educational work through exhibitions and workshops for all ages. A visit to the museum can take many forms. As a class, you can choose to explore the museum independently or accompanied by our art educators.
History and architecture
The Nordic Watercolour Museum has been welcoming visitors for 25 years, but the dream of a museum dedicated to watercolour techniques goes back even further. Our HISTORY of how this meeting place for creativity, culture, and nature came to be is filled with passionate individuals, bold visions, and visitor numbers that have exceeded all expectations.
Friends of the Museum
Did you know the museum has a FRIENDS ASSOCIATION? By becoming a member, you support The Nordic Watercolour Museum and join a community of art enthusiasts. Members enjoy exclusive previews of upcoming exhibitions and receive an annual pass to the museum. Additionally, the association regularly hosts its own events.
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The Collection
Unlike many other museums, The Nordic Watercolour Museum does not have a permanent exhibition of works from its collection. Instead, we continuously showcase selections from it. By working solely with temporary exhibitions, we are able to present a larger portion of our collection over time. The collection is a living and vital part of the museum's activities, and you can discover more about it here on our website.
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Vatten Restaurang & Kafé
The restaurant is located in the same building as the museum, where you can enjoy food inspired by the sea, prepared in a modern Nordic style. The museum and the restaurant operate as separate entities but are united by a shared passion for the unique atmosphere of the location. The restaurant remains open even while the rest of the museum is closed. Learn more about what the restaurant has to offer on their website.
Restaurant website (in Swedish)